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GA HB1045
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/18/2016
Primary Sponsor
LaDawn Jones
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AI Summary
- Every state, county, municipal, public transit, school system, college, and university law enforcement agency in Georgia must report all use of force complaints (verbal or written) against peace officers to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) monthly, by the 15th of each month, with the first report due August 15, 2016
- Reports must include the identity of the complainant and each officer involved, corresponding case numbers, whether the complainant required medical care or hospitalization, and any other information established by GBI rule
- All district attorneys, solicitors-general, municipal court prosecuting attorneys, and their staff and investigators are required to report any use of force complaints they receive to the GBI or the relevant agency's internal affairs division
- Law enforcement agencies with use of force complaints at least 25% higher than the state average for comparably sized agencies (assessed annually beginning August 15, 2017) must implement "Georgia use of force safety training and tools" within 12 months of GBI notification, including firearms training simulator exercises and equipping officers who conduct traffic stops or respond to emergency calls with body-worn audio/video recording devices
- The GBI is granted authority to collect, analyze, and at its discretion investigate use of force complaints reported under the new provisions
Legislative Description
Law enforcement officers and agencies; centralized reporting standards for use of force complaints; provide
Last Action
House Second Readers
2/22/2016
Full Bill Text
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